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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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What to Expect During a Home Plumbing Inspection

CCR Magazine

A home plumbing inspection is essential for maintaining the health and efficiency of your water distribution system. In this article, we will outline what to expect during a home waterwork inspection by a professional plumbing expert. Initial Assessment and Consultation The inspection begins with an initial assessment and consultation.

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Sustainability and Preventive Maintenance = Environmental Stewardship

Job Order Contracting

Resource Conservation : Water Systems : Maintenance of plumbing systems can prevent leaks, ensuring efficient water use and reducing waste. Environmental Impact : Pollution Control : Well-maintained equipment and systems are less likely to cause environmental pollution through leaks, emissions, or inefficient operation.

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Plumbing Revolution in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

Commercial plumbing is a complex and multifaceted field. The information here will help you go deeper into various aspects of expert plumbing, and how superior plumbing skills and innovation can transform the way modern buildings are constructed and maintained. What is Expert Plumbing?

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High-Rise Maintenance: Innovative Solutions for Building Care

CCR Magazine

You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs. Evaluating High-Rise Condition Evaluating the condition of a high-rise building requires thorough attention to structural integrity, facade inspection, and the performance of electrical and plumbing systems. Regular workshops and seminars keep skills sharp.

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Stantec recognized by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies—eighth overall, first among industry peers

Civil + Structural Engineer

Announced today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the ranking is based on a rigorous assessment of more than 6,000 publicly traded companies with over US$1 billion in revenue. We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. Learn more about sustainability at Stantec.